Political History Tours

Our political history tours are designed to bring the complex stories of power, ideology and change to life through expert-led insight and carefully planned itineraries. Led by knowledgeable historians and specialists, these tours explore the people, places and events that have shaped governments, societies and international relations.

From the revolutions of Europe and the rise and fall of empires, to the Cold War, independence movements, dictatorship, democracy and protest, our tours help you understand how political ideas have influenced the modern world. Each itinerary combines historical context with visits to key sites, museums, memorials and places where defining events unfolded.

All of our forthcoming Scheduled Political History Tours Tours to are listed below.

The Suffragettes Starts 11th March 2027 (5 days) Expert Historian - Prof Sarah Richardson
This 4-night and 5-day tour explores the militant Suffragette movement in Britain from its origins in a Manchester parlour room through to dramatic acts of civil disobedience in the nation’s capital and beyond. Through a series of visits to the locations in Manchester and London where this direct action took place the events are brought to life as are the characters of the brave and determined women who fought tirelessly for the right to gain the vote. A special feature of this tour is an evening with Helen Pankhurst, great-granddaughter of the Suffragette leader Emmeline Pankhurst, who will talk about the movement, her family and her own work in continuing the legacy. find out more and book
Churchill! Starts 4th April 2027 (5 days) Expert Historian - Allen Packwood BA, MPhil (Cantab) FRHistS OBE
Celebrated as the greatest Briton in history Winston Churchill has fascinated the nation for over half a century. This tour is a chance to get to know the great man and follow in his footsteps at the places where he lived and worked. find out more and book
Paris in Revolt Starts 20th May 2027 (4 days) Expert Historian - Dr Laura O'Brien
Paris has long been a cockpit of rebellion and revolt, a place where new ideas are fomented and authority challenged. This tour visits the places where dissent was taken to the streets where rebellion was unleashed and so firmly crushed. find out more and book
Rebellion! London in Revolt Starts 20th September 2027 (5 days) Expert Historian - Professor Jerry White
On this tour we journey into the turbulent past of Britain’s capital —where alleyways, royal palaces, prisons, squares, and parliamentary chambers have witnessed some of the most dramatic acts of defiance in British history. London has always been more than a seat of power: it has also been a crucible of challenge, conflict, and change. Across the centuries, rebels, radicals, citizens, and outsiders have risen up here to confront authority, demand rights, or reshape society—sometimes peacefully, often violently, and always with lasting consequences. From the focal points of revolt at the Tower of London and Parliament Square, to the flash points of Cable Street and Brixton, and the secret hideouts of Cato Street, this tour explores the places where revolt and protest developed and where society struggles, and continues to struggle, to bring about change. find out more and book

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Political History Tours Tours - Future Planning

We intend to run all of the following tours in the near future. Final dates and prices are yet to be confirmed. Register your interest and we will contact you as soon as these tours become available.

Revolution! The American War of Independence Opposition to London’s insensitive colonial policies on taxation and governance provoked outright rebellion when British soldiers attempted to disarm Massachusetts patriots in April 1775. The colonies soon erupted and war eventually drove Britain from her American possessions. find out more and register interest

Throughout every tour, you’ll be accompanied by an expert guide who brings political history to life through interpretation, storytelling and deep subject knowledge. With small-group travel, carefully planned itineraries and high-quality accommodation, our tours are designed to offer both depth of understanding and a rewarding travel experience.

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